WHERE:
Covalent
927 Thompson Pl
Sunnyvale, CA
WHEN:
October 6-8, 2026
Tuesday-Thursday
TIME:
Sign-in: 8:30am (Tues.)
Sessions: 9am-5pm (Tues.-Thurs.)
DEADLINE:
Registration ends October 1, 2026.
Limited space available.
Day 1 Overview
- Basic theory
- Overview of Data Analysis Strategies
- Transparent layers
- Cauchy Dispersion
- Thickness PreFit
- Global Fit
- Roughness
- Index Grading
Day 2 Overview
- Parameterize Layer
- Absorbing Films
- Semi-Absorbing Films
- Wavelength Expansion Fits
- B-Spline
- Convert to Transparent B-Spline
- Gen-Osc
- Oscillator Model Theory
Day 3 Overview
- Thin Absorbing Materials
- Fitting SE + Transmission
- Interference Enhancement
- Multi-Layers
- Multiple-Sample Analysis
- Mapping Data
- Review
Hotel Information
AC Hotel by Marriott Sunnyvale Cupertino
597 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, California, USA, 94087
Tel: +1 408-733-7950
Courtyard by Marriott Sunnyvale Mountain View
660 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Tel: +1 800-228-9290
Residence Inn Sunnyvale
750 Lakeway Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Tel: +1 408-720-1000
Airport Information
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the primary airport for the Sunnyvale area. (8 miles from course location)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an alternative airport. (30 miles from course location)
Refreshments
Drinks and snacks will be provided during morning and afternoon breaks. No lunch will be provided, but many restaurants are located nearby.

